Fondo Filara Bio Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh fruit character and soft tannic structure.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, pasta with wild boar ragù, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of Sicily, Cantine Nicosia's Fondo Filara Bio Syrah is a testament to the island's exceptional affinity for this noble Rhône variety. The 'Fondo Filara' line celebrates the traditional 'filari' (rows of vines) and represents the winery's dedicated transition to certified organic viticulture. In the warm Mediterranean climate, tempered by cooling sea breezes and distinct soil profiles, the Syrah grape develops a uniquely Sicilian identity. This expression balances the grape's signature dark fruit and black pepper characteristics with a vibrant, sun-ripened warmth, showcasing the harmony between ancient Sicilian winemaking traditions and modern ecological stewardship.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, Cantine Nicosia has evolved across five generations into an ambassador of Sicilian viticulture. Today steered by Carmelo Nicosia alongside his sons Francesco and Graziano, the estate combines modern winemaking precision with deep regional tradition under the guidance of head enologist Maria Carella. Vineyards span key microclimates across the island, notably the terraced volcanic sands and decomposed lava fields of Monte Gorna near Trecastagni at roughly 700 meters elevation, as well as limestone-rich calcareous soils in Vittoria. Working through certified organic farming and vegan-certified protocols, Nicosia focuses heavily on indigenous Sicilian varieties. Their benchmark white expressions—spanning Generazione Mille898 mono-varietals like Grillo, Insolia, and Catarratto, through to volcanic Etna Bianco and aromatic Balanubi bottlings—are distinguished by mineral tension, saline clarity, and authentic varietal character.
🍇 Grapes
Syrah
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%